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Synopsis
5-Stars! “An absorbing middle-grade fantasy adventure.”— Readers’ Favorite5-Stars! ”I was completely hooked."— Readers’ FavoriteSome books are meant to be read.Ignore the warning. When twelve-year-old Michael loses the last family he has left, he never expects that a mysterious trunk — and a strange leather-bound book — will change everything. But when he reads the words inside, Michael is ripped from his world and transported to a distant era filled with magic, secrets, and dangerous times long forgotten. There, he meets Elvarex, an ancient wizard who claims he has been waiting nearly two hundred years for Michael’s arrival. As Michael begins learning magic, it quickly becomes clear that he is no ordinary student. He absorbs magical power meant to be impossible, bends portals to his will, and begins performing feats that even experienced sorcerers have never seen before. But Michael isn’t the only one pulled from another time. Others have arrived before him.As Michael trains, he begins uncovering whispers of prophecy, hidden agendas, and a destiny far bigger than he ever imagined. And with every page he turns, the mystery deepens: Why was he brought here?Who else is waiting for him?How does he go back? Welcome to a world where magic is real, history is alive, and every consequence may be more dangerous than the last. Read at your own risk.
Is Dangerous Books and the Magic Within Them: Dangerous Times Long Forgotten appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle-grade fantasy about an orphaned boy who discovers a magical book that transports him to another era where he must learn magic and uncover his destiny. Contains themes of loss and grief, but focuses on adventure, magical training, and self-discovery appropriate for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids who love magic schools, time travel, and discovering hidden powers will be hooked by Michael's journey from orphan to potentially powerful sorcerer.